My new DIY LUXURY Truck Camping build in my 3rd Gen 2023 Toyota Tacoma! (Best one yet)

[@LatinoGrande]

Great vid. Concise straight to the point, NO ANNOYING MUSIC. Great info and ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@tom_olofsson]

Exactly. I hate music in DiY videos.

[@airbrainflight]

I bought the same topper new and it was $6,000 a year ago when this video was made. all options, carpeted, front fold down window, same both sides, electronic lock, lights, usb charging ports yakima rack, double thick top holds 500 pounds.

[@Outside605]

That’s a good setup, I’m glad you’re happy with yours!

[@druidsflame]

I just got a RAM 1500 with a 6'4" bed, as soon as I can find a hard shell canopy for it I'm using this design as a starting point!

[@zachhuckabee7108]

Smart Cap

[@Outside605]

Sounds like a fun project!

[@codoug777]

Wow. What a build and a very concise video with not a lot of wasted time spent on minor things. One of the best videos I've every watched.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@randyvaldez6811]

Would definitely buy a box just like this from you if you sold these!! Nice build!

[@Outside605]

If I had more free time, that would be a fun side hustle. They are kind of a labor of love and I engineer on the fly. Thanks for watching

[@lancewebb5990]

I would for sure buy a box like this from you also. You covered everything well with this build.

[@andrewinaustintx]

I really enjoyed this presentation. It covered a lot of details about the build. All in all, the build looks great for a D.I.Y.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@newlifely7849]

Awesome build. You should start selling these.

[@Outside605]

Maybe one day!

[@gus473]

​@@Outside605 I would get on your list if you do! (But pass on the diesel heater!) Excellent ideas and execution! 😎✌️

[@alexfranco1040]

put me on the list!@@Outside605

[@bobpiff5161]

@@gus473 Curious, what’s your issue with the diesel heater?

[@Slow_x4]

Love this build. Might have to use a few of your ideas for my f-150.

[@melindalamb4701]

Me too

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@tybowman6946]

Awesome! Especially like the electronics and power management.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

[@TN1000W]

Not much to say...- incredible DIY build

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@etiennesprangers1953]

Outstanding build! A nice mix of attention to detail using cost effective parts. I’ve used many of the parts you show in various boat and trailer projects over the years, the way you put them together and finish is top notch. Thanks for taking the time to put this together, I’ll be using several of your ideas.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!!

[@CPT891]

Dude, you’re truck build is awesome. Subscribed.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated!

[@Matt-i2h]

You're no amateur that's an awesome build. You should make it a business!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@isaacmelendez8202]

Plz make more vids of truck camping like this!

[@Outside605]

I hope to real soon. Thanks for watching!

[@AnotherDayInTheWoods]

One of the best builds I've seen, yet... Been getting ideas for my build. Really like this one. Thanks for the tour.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@lef1956]

Awesome job Andy!!

[@dudredudaranovich5179]

I really like the setup. I think i'll do basically the same thing with aluminum extrusion. Looks comfy in there!

[@Outside605]

Sounds like a fun project. Thanks for watching

[@krillansavillan]

This was fantastic and a joy to watch. I wish I was half as enthusiastic about anything in life.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@patriot8083]

Beautiful Build! Well done. Very inspiring.

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@shawndegrofft-ny5ce]

Your builds are amazing! I wish that I had your set up in my truck. Kudos to you and your attention to detail Andy! Keep doing what you do!!

[@Outside605]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@lengray7804]

Awesome build, nicest I've seen. Great video too!

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@RolandoNispiros]

Awesome box build!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@HalsaFootwear]

Tahnk you for sharing. I just bought a Topo Topper and getting to do a buildout and what you should is what I will be doing! Great Job!!!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@user-zy4cq6vo3q]

What an outstanding build. I want one. Thx for sharing.

[@Outside605]

Thank you. It was a fun project. Glad people enjoy the build.

[@KPHVAC]

For anyone looking for a simple electrical system get an EcoFlow solar battery bank and panel. I love my Eco Flow. Bluetti is another great brand.

[@Exe.6000]

Very efficient build

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@bricetetrick1457]

Very nice build!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@NAVY_NFO]

Well done, Sir! Very nice, well thought-out build. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnBates-p4y]

Working toward my own Car/truck Camper. I'm very impressed with your workmanship and how tidy the build was. It's all so clean. Keep up the good work, your presentation was very precis and detailed. Very Professional. Brisbane. Oz 😃😃😃. Regards JB

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@edgardhernandez5726]

This is the first time that I watched your video I thought it was fantastic you should definitely make more content

[@Outside605]

Thank you. I'm going to try. It's just hard to find time for the filming an editing but I will try and get more content out there.

[@mikeman9478]

Very cool! Simple, functional, and clean!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!!

[@tacoponcho]

very well-planned and designed build. I'm thinking of framing something similar, thanks for the inspiration.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@twobusyliving6641]

You did a great job. Looks so good.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@anthonyirwin2636]

Really cool build and a great video with just the right amount of details.

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@russellthompson6204]

Super impressed by your build and I'm inspired. I just need to figure out hour to add a second bed platform for those occasions when my wife joins me. Great job. I would love to see individual build videos on specific items like the electrical system and diesel heater.

[@Outside605]

I recently did a video of the diesel heater install. I have plans to do an electrical video soon as well. Thanks for watching.

[@NH-rb8lw]

This is an awesome looking build. Have you thought about or considered making a "How It's Wired" video for it?

[@Outside605]

Yes! I have been asked for that quite a bit. Sounds like a good winter day video.

[@Mo-gm5zm]

Excellent build. Simple and clean… elegant in its design. I’ve got a tune m1 ordered and this build, of all the builds I’ve found is top of my list. Thank you for a great presentation.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@kenuber4014]

HaHaHa..I thought you were fish food!! I've been watching you for a while now. Every new build is better than the last. Hope you're doing well.

[@Outside605]

I’m here. Did a lot of fun things over the past year and KZbin camping videos were on hold. Fished in Europe, Texas, California, and Tennessee. Attended the Bassmaster Classic. Now back to making videos again. Thanks for sticking around, much appreciated.

[@gregnavarra7062]

You did an outstanding job . You are a very talented guy.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

OUTSTANDING, ONE OF THE BEST BUILDS I HAVE SEEN, ENOUGH THAT I LIKED AND SUBBED YOUR CHANNEL.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@chasingwaves11]

that is a sweet heater !!! thanks for sharing ! the Build also came out so nice great job !

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophermoore7244]

Great Job

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@jjjscharf8059]

Nice work! Very well done! Enjoyed the video!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@CamperGirl03]

You were my inspiration to purchase pieces for my future solar area in my rig. Thanks!

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching!

[@Radicalwillie]

Great job! Everything you need and nothing you don't. You might consider some "bed stiffeners", Tacoma bad rails can widen over time with a topper. Google em, many different companies make them for the taco!

[@Outside605]

Thanks for the idea!

[@bryno1863]

What do I think of this build? Well, I think it's brilliant! You've designed and execuated a clean and thoughtful installation with attention to safety and functionality. Thanks for the ideas from this and your other videos! Safe travels.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@whatsgrowingon]

You sir got yourself a dope setup. Nice shirt too. I love rapala jerk baits. Got me lots of striped bass with that .

[@Outside605]

Haha thank you. And good luck fishin.

[@tommyashton6786]

That was an awesome build your electric and diesel heater was a nice addition thanks for sharing

[@Outside605]

Thanks!

[@ArcharyTarget-pz7rj]

This is awesome. I'm amazed about how you run all these electric wires. I want to do this for my truck, but unfortunately, I don't have the knowledge or the skills.

[@Outside605]

It's really not that difficult with some time and patience. There is so much good content out there to help sort it all out. Good luck!

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

I like it! Can't beat a Taco!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@mikemcgowan6159]

Yea aside from your build being amazing, your video rocks. Thanks!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@thefontzchannel]

Loving your content! For your seats use seat jackers from "Desert Does It" it makes a world of difference. They're aluminum blocks l that bolt to your floor of the truck and jack the front of your seat up by 1.25 inch and gives you a better seat position for your legs and will give you a more truck like feel.

[@Outside605]

I also have those. Big difference. Thanks for watching!

[@ericbaldwin2533]

tThat is so Awesome definitely need for mine.

[@Outside605]

Thank you

[@jeremymueller7362]

Wow dude what an awesome build, and an outstanding presentation of it. Thanks man I'll be buying a lot of the items you linked from it for my own build.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

[@d.collier_8280]

I like your build. I don't recall you mentioning this or not. But, one thing that I suggest for you to add, is a DC to DC charger. That way your truck alternator can keep your house battery topped off while you are driving to your destination. Just my opinion.

[@Outside605]

I've thought about that but am unsure how well that works with lithium batteries. I've read mixed things. Thanks for watching!

[@NMHiker]

Hi, love your setup! Thank you for taking the time to make the video and show it. I have a memory foam mattress I need to cut to size. Can you tell me the dimensions of your mattress and also I have been looking on Amazon for the same cover but can't seem to find it. Could you kindly provide a link to what you ordered? Thanks for your time.

[@frankimperiale4470]

I would like the link also. Thanks

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

ME TOO!@@frankimperiale4470

[@Outside605]

I bought this from a local hardware type store. I will try and get the dimensions and reply back. Thanks!

[@Outside605]

Cover link is now in the description

[@NMHiker]

Thank you!!@@Outside605

[@IATG-tl3jf]

awesome video, thanks for sharing

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@SleepDoctor]

Nice!

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@thepdc6220]

Only thing i might have done is add a couple drawers to the end with a gas one stove and utensils.

[@Outside605]

Thought about it but that's where I mount my diesel heater fuel tank so I can reach it to fill at the pump. Otherwise, yeah a drawer or two would be great. Thanks for watching.

[@glendoole4847]

You need a N02 sensor for diesel not C0, nitrogen dioxide is the primary concern from diesel.

[@mattbenson2497]

Very nice work!

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@billarwood1996]

Wifey wants to know what brand electric cooler are you showing! We have an Iceco.

[@Outside605]

It's a BougeRV purchased on Amazon. Works really well.

[@woodly1069]

Brilliant!

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@bowtiecity]

Get to 🎥 filming! You did great! Nice build btw!

[@Outside605]

Hopefully do some this weekend. Thanks for watching.

[@brianrichard1768]

nice build. well thought.

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@Bigbearbrett]

Man!! This is such a sweet DIY Setup! Almost better than bought builds!! Great job brother! I just started watching you and i am not subscribed :)

[@Outside605]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@anthonychrismartin7888]

Nice build 👍 You should be proud, it’s way cool ! I subed. You miss the Chevy?

[@Outside605]

Thank you! I don't miss the Chevy specifically, but I do miss having a full size truck. I originally wanted a Tundra but at the time I bought this truck, there wasn't much for inventory. Maybe in another year or two I'll look at 1/2 tons again.

[@chuckmyotte1315]

thank you .....

[@Outside605]

Welcome!

[@stacky512a]

For power, get an ECOFLOW Delta 2 1080w.

[@Outside605]

I have a 100ah lithium battery integrated into this build.

[@stacky512a]

@@Outside605sweet

[@cgrest]

Super nice build. Love the look. You really did a great job thinking through it. Would you happen to know what the dimensions are for it?

[@DDalton-s2h]

What a fantastic build! Truly the best I've seen so far. I'm really impressed with how everything came out. For myself, I'd like to find a way to extend the width of the bunk when sleeping so as not to be right up against the window, but able to be put out of the way when not in use. Do you have an estimate of how much your build cost? Nice job!!

[@Outside605]

Hard to say as I reused many parts from my prior builds. Minus the lithium battery, you could do this for around $500.

[@robertbigelow6399]

I may have missed it. How wide is the bed platform?

[@DavidSollenberger-kf9hp]

I noticed there are no fans in this generation. Are you planning on adding some or are they not necessary.

[@Outside605]

I just didn't have the room in this version. The Tacoma box is significantly smaller than the Silverado so things got a little tight. I have other fan ideas I'm working on. Ventilation is always necessary on hot summer trips. Stay tuned.

[@kevinsheng8775]

Why he didn’t go with bluetti portable power station with solar ?

[@Outside605]

I have a big 100ah battery. It allows me to run all of my lights, inverter, fridge, etc for several days without needing a charge.

[@RonParr-z5s]

does your rig leak where the cap meets the truck bed

[@Outside605]

Not this one. But it has the double gasket that seals up well. Thanks for watching.

[@mikececchini6]

love your camper build .. i'am getting ready to build something similar for my tundra ..how did you secure you bed platform to your truck thanks

[@steveendter2534]

This is exactly what I want to put in mine, the whole electrical system looks like it might be above my skill set though. Do you do this for other people?

[@Outside605]

I don't but don't underestimate your skills. A nice setup doesn't necessarily have to look like this. I'm always here for advice if needed. Thanks for watching.

[@wjwallnuts7786]

Great work. I'd love to use some of the items you selected. Can you provide links?

[@Outside605]

Very soon I'll have a video on this. Thank you!

[@billheatherly3556]

Absolutely brilliant! What would you charge to do this in MY Taco? 😁

[@Outside605]

So many people ask that. A good business opportunity for the right person for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@mangochuy]

Truck bed length? Model of Bedrug floor mat? Thanks.

[@Outside605]

It's a 6' box. Model is the Bedrug classic mat.

[@alex9822100]

great video! Mind if I ask what and how you sealed up the truck bed from any leaks? specifically the back corners?

[@Outside605]

I bought some sticky back weather stripping off amazon. Works "ok" but some dust still gets back there. I just vacuum it out from time to time. Thanks for watching.

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

Looks great whats the MPG on that rig no trailer ? I get 14-16 on my set up

[@Outside605]

I’m seeing roughly 15-17 mpg not towing. Definitely not great but I like the truck.

[@edanner93]

How did you mount your bench to the truck bed? Great build BTW!

[@Outside605]

It's not. I added rubber furniture type feet to the bottom of the box. They sink into the bedrug and hold it pretty securely in place. truth be told, I've done this on all my builds and none have ever moved, even on some crazy BLM trails. Thanks for watching.

[@JoeCool820]

I’m doing this😎👍!

[@Outside605]

Good luck and enjoy!

[@curtdavis4002]

Great job! Did you design the cockpit for the space shuttle? lol. Well done!

[@Outside605]

LOL, thanks for watching.

[@natebyers1562]

Please provide links for all the products.

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

YES, PLEASE!

[@Outside605]

I've been trying to find time to make more content and this is high on my list. Very soon!

[@Outside605]

Links are now in the description

[@tonyl1483]

Looks great👍 29:13

[@Outside605]

Thank you.

[@stacky512a]

do you secure your 12v fridge to keep from bouncing around during offroading?

[@Outside605]

If it's really rough, I throw a bungee strap around it. Seems to work well enough. Thanks for watching.

[@im_not_mad]

What type & size is fridge? Your box looks like a coffin. 😊 great build tho

[@halimtran9707]

Im having a hard time finding used toppers/caps for my short bed 2020 tacoma. If there are any caps for toyota they always seem to be long bed. Do you know any other car drands that caps will fit on mine?

[@Outside605]

Just keep watching. Eventually, they pop up for sale. Be ready to make a deal because they don't last long.

[@David-e1b3t]

Fantastic build. Does that fridge slide around when offroading?

[@Outside605]

Not really but I'm also not doing any hardcore off road. Mainly BLM trails to get to remote camping areas. It stays put very well. I suppose I could always use a heavy bungee cord if needed.

[@reidmartin3479]

You need a dcdc charger! Love the build though

[@Outside605]

I'm using a Lithium battery and I'm not sure how well those two play together. Something to look into though.

[@reidmartin3479]

@@Outside605 almost every charger available on the market should be compatible with lithium. Much better to charge your second battery as you drive! I’ve got the renogy one with mppt you can hook solar directly to and 100ah of lithium

[@Outside605]

I assumed you meant charging off the trucks alternator. In boats, lithium starting batteries are a no no for most outboard manufacturers because the charging output of the alternator doesn't work with *most* lithiums. Mercury for instance, approved a very specific lithium battery where the BMS accepts the alternator output. A generic amazon lithium (like the one in my video) would just shut down in that instance.

[@Dabomb2394]

How did you install the diesel heater? Did you have to cut out a part of the bed/shell to reduce the exhaust?

[@Outside605]

My most recent video shows the full installation of the diesel heater. Thanks for watching

[@Dabomb2394]

@@Outside605 thank you for sharing with us!

[@joriz5869]

Very nice build, I'm guessing this is a 6 ft bed truck?

[@Outside605]

Yes it is. Thanks for stopping by.

[@cosmic1504]

I just started building my own rig out of 2x2 per your suggestion. I got my wood from Lowe’s, not the next quality. Not nearly as square and straight as the wood in your picture. Where did you get your lumber!!??

[@Outside605]

Haha, true story. You have to do a lot of sorting through the pile to find decent ones.

[@integrags1]

Looked like a casket in the thumbnail lol

[@Outside605]

Lol

[@ovrlndr]

My thoughts too! I think it’s because of those lights around it.

[@JourneyMapsLiveandLocal]

How do you get your smart alternator to put out enough power to charge the battery? Normally the alternators kick off at a certain point? I'm new at this, so just asking. Thanks.

[@Outside605]

I don't charge from the alternator. I do all of my charging with shore power (ac outlet) or with a small generator.

[@cgblosser]

What secures the base/frame in place to the truck?

[@Outside605]

It has rubber feet that kind of sink into the carpet mat. Even on the roughest roads, it doesn't move. Sounds strange but this is the 3rd version of this I've built and none were bolted or strapped. Thanks for watching.

[@tomd.43]

Very, very nice DIY build. Question or maybe I missed it doesn't a diesel heater need an air intake and exhaust and if so where is it on your truck?

[@Outside605]

Thank you. The intake and exhaust run through the bed of the truck via a turret plate. I will have a video on this soon.

[@SmoothJK]

Great build but dang that box is high lol. Do you have any head space in there?

[@Outside605]

It's deceptive because of the mattress, sleeping bag, and blanket. It sits below the bed sides and with the high rise shell, there is plenty of room. Thanks for watching.